India and Pakistan are set to lock horns for the ninth time at the T20 World Cup at the neutral setting of the iconic R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today. However, things do not seem quite straightforward as yet as the marquee Group A clash is set to be affected by spells of rain and thundershowers in the island nation.
Despite a rain threat looming over previous contests in the tournament here as well, none have been excessively affected by rain. However, the weather forecast predicts rain clouds to intensify on Sunday, marking a veil of uncertainty over the match.
India and Pakistan had last met in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, with the Men in Blue emerging victorious. The last time India and Pakistan squared off in a T20I in Colombo was 14 years ago during the 2012 T20 World Cup. Led by Virat Kohli, India had beaten Pakistan by eight wickets in that match
Colombo weather today, February 15, 2026 According to Accuweather.com, steady showers are expected throughout the morning until late evening. There could be a likely delay to the start of play, however, the clouds are predicted to ease out by 7 pm, the scheduled start of play in Colombo. Last night, India’s practice session was also briefly hit by showers, following which the entire ground was covered by the groundstaff.
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